What are the best ways to obtain THB when in Thailand?

Nov 23, 2021
3 years ago
Michael *******
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Hi anyone know the best way to obtain THB when in Thailand? Thanks
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The best ways to obtain Thai Baht (THB) while in Thailand include using popular money transfer services like Wise (formerly TransferWise) and Revolut. Currency exchange options like SuperRich are recommended for competitive rates, especially in Bangkok. ATMs are accessible but may incur fees, so it's advised to withdraw larger sums at once. Small roadside exchanges may offer better rates than banks and airports. Travelers should also consider having cash on hand and researching locations for currency exchange shops.
Dave *******
I am particularly fond of finding it on the sidewalk
Giorgio ******
Just buy them
David *******
Best way is to take cash over and exchange your cash at exchange places on the road you get better buck for your money way more baht than any bank or money transfer 101% 👊
Sean ******************
Look for the green sign and little booth ...go and exchange your currency.
Jeff ********
Is this a real question?
Steve **********
Super Rich ....if large amount tell them you want to speak to off site manager ( nicely )

You need to have cash WITH you.
Brian ************
Spend what is in your pocket?
Vance ********
Superrich Orange in Phra Ram 9 MRT mall has the same rate as their head office .

That’s the best rate I have found but it may not be worth the effort or expense to get there depending on your location and amount of money you want to change.

You can check their current rates at each location by Googling their website at Superrich1965
Chris *********************
@Vance *******
yes you are right depends on location
Chris *********************
After your 1 day quarantine in Bangkok go back to the airport go to the ground floor k bank and 1 super rich was open the other week
Michael *******
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@Chris ********************
Great as we fly out after 1 day quarantine
Nick *******
@Michael ******
This is the best advise ☝️☝️but you can also download the super rich app and it gives you exchange location details.
Chris *********************
@Michael ******
it's open from 5 in the morning till 10 at night
Martin *********
Try a bank
Stan *******
Er, go to a currency exchange shop?
Martin *********
I'll give you my bank details, you send me the money and I'll send baht back to you, 1 for 1
Joel *******
Go into a bank with your passport and debit card and ask for a withdrawal
Jeff ********
Unless desperate I never exchange money at airports. The rates are always terrible.

When changing cash in Thailand I use Super-rich whenever possible.

Wise seems like it might be a good option going forward for ATMs.

Can I use any ATM and will I get stung 220bt for each withdrawal?

Thanks is advance.
Andrei ********
Wise👍🤘
Bob **********
Change your money into thai baht
Jon *****
u will probably get better rate in the small exchange but of course that way u need cash.
Jon *****
ATM
Sam ******
Join ING Direct and simply withdraw from any atm in Thailand. No international withdrawal fees and you get the best rate of exchange thru Visa
Winston *********
Mugging drunks near Soi Cowboy used to be.
Richard *******
Super rich
Richard *******
Dependant on how long your staying if your able to open an bank account in Thailand you can use transfer wise to transfer money from your country to Thailand and they give a competitive rate too
Alex ********
Change it anywhere but the airport or hotels.
Kermit *****************
Super Rich is best rate I've found
Gene **********
You can try transferwise they have if you never used it a free transfer from your bank account to Thailand. Or you can go to a local ATM machine pull out your money and you will get the best rate from your bank. If you have the cash on you a lot of times in the airport they give you less money for your money. Especially when you have smaller bills. My bank reimburse me ATM fees anywhere in the world. Maybe you should call your bank and find out if they have a special account for that in your case.
Ian *********
@Gene *********
super Rich (Rick) at suvarnabhumi basement on the left where you get skytrain better rate than banks

Also krungsai? Next to it
Paul *******
Funny question asked as if you have never traveled before.

Normally - the Super Rich on the ground floor of Suvarnabhumi airport is a good place to start, but you won't be allowed to go there these days, as they whisk you away from the airport to your hotel for at least a night of quarantine first.

In town itself, there are several Super Rich outlets (some may have closed since, not sure, since there haven't been very many tourists over the past 20 months). There are also several others in downtown areas of Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Pattaya and even towns like Mae Sot, Mae Sai and others that offer good exchange rates.
Gordon *******
@Paul ******
That's what I thought also, strange question
Chang *****
Take a Job in a Bar....
Chris *****
Change 50$ in airport for pay taxi when you​ come airport but no more.

The small sjops sometimes offet more than big bank
Ryan ***********
Trade buffalo
John ********
Tomas **********
Step 2: Give all your money to her/him and ask for a good rate.
Tomas **********
What happends in Thailand, stays in Thailand? Right 😛
Luciano ***********
Are you trying to be funny ? You are miserably failing although you do seem to have an obsession with Lady Boys not that there is anything wrong with that if you swing that way
Declan ***********
@Luciano **********
- Good 👍 answer - Many are in Thailand for their surreptitious and clandestine fantasies…… Yes - I use Superrich., but they only take Cash for cash 💰
Tomas **********
Step 1: Find local trustworthy ladyboy
Han *******
Try to find a rich girl😜
Chris ********
to follow
Sam *******
Wise card.
Jim **********
@Sam ******
I am a wise user, one year,how do I get a wise card?
Alain ***************
@Jim *********
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Sam *******
@Jim *********
transfer money to the wise card and use it at there exchange rate. Or just send money from wise to your thai bank. Best way really as you can wait until your happy with the rate. Thai Bank takes nothing
Jim **********
@Sam ******
ok thanks
Sam *******
@Jim *********
there's a link on the app. They should offer it to you if you've used them enough in email. Hope you get it sorted
Jim **********
And how does it work. I transfer my aud to wise and they put in my thai bank
Sam *******
@Jim *********
it's at the bottom of the screen on the mobile app. Just reads 'card' click on it and apply.
Ross ********
In BKK Vasu exchange below the Nana BTS
Michael ********
Work
Leslie *******
Super rich.co.th.the best in Thailand.
Chris *********************
@Leslie ******
you will find they have the same exchange rate as K bank
Neil **********
@Leslie ******
sukhamvit Soi 22 at the bottom near the BTs
Jeff ********
@Leslie ******
Agree but they aren’t simple to find everywhere
Will ************
In Pattaya tt exchange
Ryan *****
BigPay
Donna ************
Wise card is really handy 👍
Luciano ***********
If just for a holiday short term use the ATM's . Just be aware of the transfer fees. With draw wnough bart for a few days . The transaction fees are wuite high for foreign cards
Luciano ***********
Using my travel card i would be charged 200baht a transaction , i think with a Thai bank atm card it is 20baht if that
Chris *******
@Luciano **********
bring your cash. Small exchange on side of the roads give usually good exchange. No questions.
Ryan ***********
@Luciano **********
very high. 30 usd for one withdraw on beach road patong
Terry ********
@Luciano **********
Unless u obtain a fee free master card/visa card from your home country before u come, e.g., Halifax Clarity from the UK.
Luciano ***********
@Terry *******
pretty sure you still have to pay the ATM which is about 200 baht for travel cards
Goudoune ************
Work...
Doreth *************
In Bangkok superrich bank
Tony *********
From thai ATM

Thai baht is everywhere in thailand 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️
Jon *****
@Tony ********
... yes, and be swindled of 180 bahts at each withdrawal
Tony *********
@Jon **********
And you think exchanges dont take their cut . More than 180baht I bet
Andy ***********
Superrich is best for exchange
Andy ***********
NC + where are they ??
Declan ***********
@Andy **********
- Superrich far leave the rest behind…… 👻👻👻👻
Declan ***********
@Andy **********
- I’m in Khonkaen now and perhaps autonomous but this specific one only does cash for Cash….. and as you’ll be aware that if you use the ATMz you get charged handling fee of 220 Bhats….. ☮️
Eddie ******
@Andy **********
search app Superrich Thailand it gives all locstions
Ken ********
@Andy **********
I've found NC+ to be the best rates constantly
Max *********
Yep I use wise and revolut
Michael *******
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@Max ********
do you know what the ATM charges are for using Revolut?
Max *********
@Michael ******
unfortunately there are no free ones left. 200 tbh fees more or less
Michael *******
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John ********
Sodi *********
Use Wise, formerly TransferWise, or Revolut
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